Akron Mayor Shammas Malik will give a State of the City Address at Lock 3 Park on June 3, with accessibility services and a backup venue in case of bad weather.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force surpassed 60,000 arrests, with the capture of David Wayne Garner for aggravated murder marking the milestone.

Akron promotes Jeff Bronowski as Deputy Director of Public Service and announces other key leadership roles within its departments to enhance local governance.

BGSU is addressing Ohio's teacher shortage by preparing the next generation of educators, such as senior Grace Kirk, who is gaining hands-on experience teaching at Woodmore Middle School.

BGSU teams up with Toledo, aided by a $2M DOJ grant, to enhance gun violence prevention, with Dr. Fifer overseeing the project focused on boosting the efficacy of community programs.

Geauga County's Dave Peterson is celebrated for his versatile skills, serving as a dispatcher, firefighter, paramedic, fire investigator, and SWAT medic, showing deep commitment to community safety.

Dr. Bin Su of Cleveland State University received a $445,500 NIH grant to research glioblastoma treatments focusing on improving blood-brain barrier penetration.

BGSU's graduate programs, particularly in sociology, climbed in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings, reinforcing its reputation in graduate education.

Cleveland's "A Home for Every Neighbor" initiative reached its goal ahead of schedule, housing 154 homeless individuals, due to strong local partnerships and a community-focused strategy.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources advises residents to keep their distance from baby animals found in their backyards, as their parents are often nearby. Guidelines for dealing with young wildlife are shared on their Facebook page.

Detective Patrick Armstead of the Akron Police Department was honored with the 2025 No HARM Award by the Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center for his commitment to aiding survivors of violence.

Geauga County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Corrections Cook, requiring culinary and administrative skills, CPR, computer literacy, and offers benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Cleveland County held a "Sound the Alarm for Child Abuse Awareness" event, using sirens and horns to raise awareness for child abuse prevention during National Crime Victims' Rights Week.